MCU12/0012 Objections to acoustic report for Noosa Quad Bike Tours

     1.    Calibration certificated for noise measurements equipment


     2.    Measurement of Background noise levels across the expected hours of operation. We

           expect this would require noise logging at a location representative of the noise sensitive
           receivers for a 24hour period or at least across the daytime period 7am to 6pm. Inclusive of a

           weekend period, assuming the proposal is to operate on weekends


     3.    Details of the potential noise increase at each receiver due to adverse metrological conditions

           such as temperature inversions


     4.    Further justification of the 2dB(A) penalty applied for tonality. Expected that 5dBA penalty

           would have been applied


     5.     Further justification of the 10dB(A) deduction for applied for intervening vegetation.

                                                                              Qualifications: B.Eng (Mech).



Mr Shane Elkin, SLR Consulting Australia


     Mr Elkin provided his summation via phone call on 1 June 2012. Mr Elkin questioned the methodology

     process for which the source noise level was derived. He identified that the report lent itself to

     underestimations of the noise levels. He also stated that the Moore Report applied a ’very crude

     prediction technique’ and was missing proper modelling that would normally include such things as
     vegetation, terrain etc. In conclusion, Mr Elkin made the point "Could they (these points) make a material
     difference to the outcome, yes I think so!"

                                                                              Qualifications: B.Eng (Mech).

Summary of Reviews
The reviews by these consultants highlight the fundamental flaws within the Moore Report and its sho,rtfalls

in properly assessing the noise impact of this operation upon surrounding properties. These fundamental

issues also beg to que&tion other areas of concern that pertain to the Moore Report if and when a more

detailed review and assessment is carried out.




Other ncm compliant issues pertaining to the Moore Report:

In our layman review of the Moore Report we found it to be insufficient both in its methodology and in its

assessment and cannot be relied upon as a true acoustic assessment of the quad bike operation and their

noise impact upon surrounding properties. Below are the issues that pertain to this report and elaborations

on   key areas as well.


       .   No measure of noise in the afternoon or on weekends

       .   No measure of temperatures at time of assessment or weather conditions (raining,windy?)

       .   No measure of patron noise on site

       .   No measure of instructor noise on site

       .   No measure of the levels of ATV noise under higher power settings

       .   No measurement of atmospheric effects in focusing sounds within the gully and the surrounding

           properties a top of the ridge.
       .   No proper modelling using Sound plan or similar recognised modelling software

       .   No minimum and maximum noise level recordings were included

       .   No indication of ATV bike modification (though Mr Moore stated verbally he was aware of


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